FEAST OF SAINT LAWRENCE O’TOOLE – 14th NOVEMBER
November 14, 2024
MONTHLY DEVOTIONAL FOR 14 NOVEMBER
November 14, 2024
14 November, 2024
A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. – Proverbs 11:25
Abba Father, in Whom there is goodness without end and justice and mercy without measure, in Whom there is no partiality, for you cause your sun to shine on all peoples, regardless of their status, your abundance is matchless and pours out of the richness of your glory, enfolding all creation. We marvel at the grace and favors poured out liberally on the righteous souls who freely give of themselves to others.
Those who give without counting and without expecting anything in return, who are bountiful in their magnanimity, understand that Jesus came that they would have life, and have it abundantly. They understand that you God, are the source of all we have and know that we cannot equal your generosity, for we can only bequeath to others what we have received from you. A good man is liberal with bestowing blessings on them that are in need. He anticipates their lack and gives good things to them plentifully.
We have to bestow unto others, in order to receive a multifold of blessings in return, for you never fail in rewarding a cheerful giver, who is a blessing to the poor, and receives a blessing from them again. Lord, you bless the alms-giver with temporal and spiritual blessings and benefit us to become thriving and flourishing in all circumstances, both in soul and body. He who is charitable is enriched with it himself, and receives your benevolence in gifts and grace in Jesus’ Name. Amen
